red bean and rice

Name: Red Bean and Rice
Prep time: 12 h 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) dry red beans; 1/2 pound(s) ham, cubed small; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup(s) chopped green onion, white & green parts; 1/4 cup(s) chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil; 2 - bay leaves; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Oct 9, 2014

You can adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your taste.

Rate

prep time 12 Hr 15 Min

cook time 3 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound dry red beans
1/2 pound ham, cubed small
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green onion, white & green parts
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 - bay leaves
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make red bean and rice

Step 1

Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let soak overnight.

Step 2

In the morning, Bring to a boil again. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 3 hours. The beans will become creamy but most will remain whole.
Step 3

Add water while cooking if needed.
Step 4

Serve over fluffy long grain rice.
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